I was gifted a guest pass while in Hawaii. We had dinner our last night in Hawaii overlooking the…read moreocean. There was an event going on but it didn't bother us too much. The seating and view were absolutely gorgeous! There was a storm brewing and a little rain but it made a nice ambiance. We had chicken wings and clam chowder as an appetizer. The wings were crispy and the chowder was creamy! The burger was very flavorful and generous in size. The filet was grilled to perfection and had a blueberry compote which paired very well. Was served with asparagus and mashed potatoes. The Mai tai was a very heavy pour and delicious!

My boyfriend, Keegan Edwards, and I had dinner at the Outrigger Canoe Club on Wednesday evening…read more The setting is beautiful and the dinner itself was pleasant. However, the experience ended in a way that made me uncomfortable. After we finished our meal, a young female busser with long brown hair approached our table and asked my boyfriend for a ride home. We were clearly dining together as a couple, so the request felt inappropriate and unprofessional for a staff member to make to a guest. Situations where staff ask guests for personal favors or transportation can place diners in an awkward position and blur normal guest-staff boundaries. I did speak with a manager about the situation and was told it would be looked into and that they would follow up with me tomorrow, which I appreciate. I'm sharing this feedback so management is aware and can address it internally.

I never knew this place existed? I've driven pass the...THE PACIFIC CLUB many times, but I didn't…read moreknow what this place was. It is located in a beautiful and lush area on Queen Emma Street near the Queen's Hospital...fit for a...QUEEN! Lol, playing with words here! This place is quaint and quite lovely. Actually, I can imagine a Queen coming here to relax, socialize and dine here. I really enjoyed coming here...probably my first...and my last time here. Unless, I get invited here again...HINT HINT! The Pacific Club is a private club for Members ONLY! I was fortunate enough to be invited to my friend's graduation party at this venue. Upon arrival, I was amazed with the ambiance! The open air concept of the club is so peaceful, serene and relaxing! Love, love, love that! We were in the...MANGOS dining area. Of course, surrounded by mango trees! What a perfect place to chill, gather, drink, eat and be merry with friends and family! Here's what I enjoyed: CAESAR SALAD: so ono! I only had 3 servings of this, lol. One of my favorite for the evening! KALUA PIG BAO BUNS: very delish. I had seconds on this. SPINACH ARTICHOKE DIP with PITA CHIPS: delicious, but very rich. POTSTICKERS: pretty good...your typical dumplings PRIME RIB: yummy for my tummy. I enjoyed this twice. BREAD PUDDING with a cream sauce: this was yummy and decadent. I loved this, too. So, if you get an invitation to go to ...THE PACIFIC CLUB for a party or to socialize here, make sure you go! You'll thank me for that!

10/20/25 Came here for a group luncheon today and also my first time here. Our luncheon was…read morescheduled at 11AM and there was lots of parking available. The grounds are well kept and there is a covered drive-way at the entrance to the club for drop-offs. When you walk in, there is a feeling of coziness. The main reception area is very welcoming with comfortable seating, plants and a beautiful painting of the Waimea Canyon. To the left of the entrance and past the reception desk, there is library room filled with books and seating. Our luncheon was held in the Card room. There were about 40 of us in attendance. This room also gives you the feeling of comfort and welcome. The buffet was situated on tables along the windows. The food was good. There were 2 entrees - roasted chicken, shitake hoisin cream sauce and furikake crusted salmon with wasabi butter sauce. The salmon had nice flavor, not overcooked or dry and even though there was wasabi in the sauce, it wasn't a lot to be spicy. The chicken was boneless and skinless thighs, also not dry to the taste and the sauce complemented the chicken perfectly. Other items on the buffet line were caesar salad, fresh made rolls, tomato-mozzarella salad, huge fruit bowl, steamed vegetables, fried rice, and a separate dessert table. There were 3 - mini chocolate cake, apple tart, and bread pudding. The apple tart was good and the bread pudding with the sauce was ono. I didn't care for the fried rice because there were too many vegetables in it and not a local-style type fried rice. It is a nice venue to have a function and it seems to be a popular place. I noticed when we entered the building there were several functions scheduled on their events board for the rest of the day. I don't know if they were shorthanded but the wait staff did not come around to refill water glasses or iced tea. There was a table set up for coffee or tea so apparently it was self-serve after they give you the first glass. But the whole 2 hours there, no one had come by to fill our water glasses. And they seemed a little slow at removing used plates from the tables. Restrooms were very clean and had nice touches like mouthwash dispenser with paper cups and wash cloth towels to dry your hands vs paper towels. Overall, ambiance is great, food was good, improvement needed on the wait staff.

808 sports league is a great opportunity for coed sports while socializing with different people…read moreyou haven't met and making new friends. My co-worker invited me to join this league which I paid $70 (early registration per person - it can be $80/person) for Fall 2017 coed volleyball. In Spring 2018 coed volleyball was $800/team for early registration. We had close to 9 people or so which everyone was okay paying. $87/person. Created our own team after we made friends with people and recruited more. Based on only knowing my coworker, they randomly put together my team of 13 people. Through this process, you can make friends from your team as well as from the other teams. I don't know how they decide placement of people, but I actually made friends (at least 7 people) with two opposing teams when we go to the bars after the games. Fall 2017 and Spring 2018 coed volleyball was sponsor by Champs (Sports bar) and Rock Bottom with other beer company (Pacifico and Corona) as these places give us discounts on those beers. I like Champs (Sports bar better) since they have more games and really good food. They always alternate each week of where the post-games are at. The regular season each in fall and spring had two "themes" and my team chose Power Rangers for "hero week" and "America" for "team week" A great way for people to be creative with their "theme" custome. Some teams will dress up prior to match and play in uniform or gym clothes We all got a shirt and each team is represented by a color of the same shirt. Wear your shirts if you want to get the sportsmanship score. It can be used as a tie breaker They allow selfies and the winner gets a $100 tab at a bar based on most people in the selfie, which my team only had maybe 4-5 at one bar and the rest is just 2 (my coworker and me), which we sometimes do selfies or photos with other teams. I wouldn't mind joining other sports this league offers such as: kickball, flag football and dodgeball. 2017 is their 10-year anniversary which our shirt from volleyball mentions. 2018 they went back to the style they used in past of what sport you're playing and what season and year on it. At least this league has some friendly people and some competitive, but it's mostly about having fun and meeting new people and socializing. They have playoffs which half the teams qualify for and if you win, money is donated to a local charity that the winner decides.

KICKBALL. There's a…read moreleague for this?!? For serious. The 2012 season will mark my 5th year playing in this league, and it's just gotten better as the years have rolled on. And after all those years, talking about 808 Sports Leagues and the kickball (and other sports) leagues they put together has never gotten old, especially trying to explain to tripped-out bar-goers on a Monday or Wednesday evening in Varsity or Rock Bottom why there are over 100 people walking around in off-beat, fluorescent or downright bright shirts ... Stranger/Future Kickballer: "So ... kickball?" Me: Yes! There's a league. And I'm on a team. S/FK: "I haven't played kickball since elementary school!" M: .... (Don't worry, we know every one hasn't. :) ) S/FK: (looks out over the sea of forest green, "WOW" pink and KOC blue shirts, among the many colors) "So, how many people are playing in this league?" M: Well, there's 24 teams, about 15-20 people per team, so you're looking at about 400+ adults playing kickball weekly. S/FK: "That's a lot of people. So, you guys have rules and everything? The red rubber ball?" M: Yup. Pretty much the same as schoolyard rules, except no one gets picked last, nah mean? And we even got playoffs and championships! S/FK: (looks around at the bar again, tries counting how many different color shirts) "So, you guys play, and then come out to the bar?" M: Yeah - it's all part of the experience. 20, 30, 40-somethings playing kickball, then chilling out at the bar. S/FK: "I'm sold. Where do I sign up?" ... Unfortunately, by the time we hit the bar in our red/green/blue/pink/orange/yellow/safety green shirts, rosters are closed for the season and you gotta wait to sign up for the next one. Sound fun yet? NO?! Well, read Justin U.'s review. "Great way to meet new people" is like the unofficial motto. Hey - relationships have been started and blossomed over the game of kickball - when's the last time that happened at a pick-up game of basketball? Kickball season runs from March to June, with sign-ups in January-February - don't be *THAT* guy that sees all the 808 Sports Leagues bright shirts and wants in after the ruckus starts! (And if you happen to miss it, there's usually a Fall season of some sport - Flag Football, another Kickball season or .... dodgeball?) SEE YOU OUT ON THAT KICKBALL FIELD!

You can only eat here if you are a private banker with the first Hawaiian bank I believe? So I am…read moreincredibly grateful to my friend who invited me here! First off, location and view are on point! Gorgeous. We tried the breakfast and it was absolutely perfect. First the papaya - best papaya I've had on this island, second the breakfast burrito was of full of flavor and the salsa was spicy just how I like it! Wonderful service too!

Service and food and drink were excellent. The nitro cold brew is the best anywhere in Hawaii.read more

Insane! This is the most beautiful Elks Lodge I have ever seen, I mean the restaurant is right on…read morethe water! Customer service was excellent. Live music. Dishes & cocktails (try their Ube ones!) were nice. They served lots of Hawaiian dishes like Loco Moco & seafood & steak options. Thank you for the birthday dessert! Loco Moco: Delicious & filling. Scallops: Daily special. Flavorful. Clam Chowder: Yum!

My recent visit to the Honolulu Elks Lodge 616 was unacceptable and far below the standards I have…read morecome to expect as a member of the Kailua lodge. Upon arrival, I mistakenly presented the wrong membership card. The front desk attendant responded by reprimanding me loudly and publicly, accusing me of attempting to use an invalid card rather than offering any assistance or basic courtesy. I was sent to membership services, where no effort was made to verify my status or provide a reasonable solution--only an instruction to leave and return with a different card. The lack of a simple verification process is concerning in itself. While addressing this issue, I witnessed another guest--a man accompanied by his wife and young daughter--being similarly embarrassed at the front desk for the same reason. This suggests a broader issue with how guests are treated, not an isolated lapse in judgment. Although another staff member eventually offered a practical solution that allowed me to verify my membership, the experience up to that point was unnecessarily hostile and unprofessional. Unfortunately, the restaurant service was no better. An older male server with a visible limp ignored direct questions and, when approached a second time, responded abruptly and rudely, telling me to "wait" in an aggressive tone. This behavior was entirely inappropriate. Additionally, an older woman seated nearby felt entitled to get up from her table and interrupt me as I am placing my food order by loudly demanding attention from staff in a disruptive and discourteous manner, further contributing to an uncomfortable and chaotic environment. While one server later attempted to recover the situation with professionalism, the overall experience was marked by hostility, poor communication, and a clear lack of respect toward guests. And the food was not good. For $18 tuna sandwich and lobster bisque I expected more than just a 711 type of meal. I'm beyond disappointed- the only good thing was the view of the ocean and sun was out yesterday. This visit did not reflect the values of courtesy, respect, and fellowship that the Elks organization is meant to uphold. Significant improvements in staff conduct and guest relations are clearly needed.

Ladies, Wahines, whatever you want to call it, this is a fun group of girls. The Social Wahines…read moremeet about once per month for a girls-only night at a local restaurant, bar or sometimes a spa to network, chat and chill. About every other month, they let the guys join them. Its tough to generalize this group, but its safe to say that its a smart, savvy, youthful group of women in the age range of 25-40. Some single, some married, lots of business owners and professionals. If you are new to Honolulu, and even if you aren't this is a great place to make connections and friends. In addition to the monthly events, the Wahines stay in touch outside of the events through a Yahoo Group and a great website designed to make connecting easy. When one of the Wahines needs something, the response is swift and strong..its like having a couple of hundred girls who have your back. Checkout membership info on the website. Totally fun and totally worth it! See you there!

What a great way to connect with other young professionals!…read more I also love the online posts where we can reach out to the group and post things about our business or ask for input.

The Freemasons have been around for a very significant portion of human history. They have the…read moredistinction of being the biggest fraternity in the whole globe! Without going into too much detail, let's just say that the Masonic family in Hawaii is very tight-knit and gets together often for meetings and other functions. This lodge has just undergone refurbishment. There is a brand-new kitchen that is set up to prepare large quantities of food at once, rooms that can be used for gatherings, and a dining area that can accommodate everyone. To get access to this location at all, you are need to be a member of the Masonic organization. In a nutshell, it is an EXCELLENT location for making connections with other people and serving the local community. Come drop by if you are a traveling mason and have fun catching up with your brothers!

The Freemasons have been around for a LONG time. They are the largest fraternity in the world!…read moreWithout saying too much, the Masonic family here in Hawaii is close knit and gather regularly for meetings and other events. This lodge is newly renovated. There is a new kitchen equipped to cook big batches of meals, rooms to hold meetings, and a hall for everyone to enjoy dinner. To even use this place, you need to be part of the masonic organization. Basically, it is a GREAT place to network and help the community. If you are a visiting mason, come by and enjoy meeting your bros! I've been coming here for years just accompanying my other half. They are more like family not a "social club". Other masonic organizations meet here so there is a good chance that if you stop by, you will meet someone. If you are not a mason, the best chance to know more is.....to be 1, ask 1. Some open events that I've been to are the Holiday gatherings and Officer installations. My favorite events are the family events and the volunteer events they do. A big one is for the Shriner's Hospital of Hawaii. The help raise funds for the hospital's transportation fund. If you are guy who loves to help and be part of something, then maybe it's time you come down and ask about it :)

June 13, 2015 11:00am to 4:00pm…read more I really didn't know what to expect. I was just thinking "water gun" could be lots of water fun. This looked like a group that was opening it up to the public and that was good enough for me to get in on the action and fun. Using the information from their facebook page; https://www.facebook.com/events/963975613646627/ I easily located their location although I had to walk from the other side of the park to get there. I was greeted and I asked if this was the correct place because they were not set up yet. It was and I located a shady spot to plop ourselves down. Other people started to show and I was advised by Ming there will be more coming. That was good to hear. We eyed everyone coming in checking out their armament is possible. We went shopping for our guns the day before checking water capacity, shooting distance, missile capabilities, etc. Gabriel B. settled on a big gun, not the biggest, but pretty darn big and brought his swimming goggles for added protection. i settled on a single shot, quick reload $3.00 gun. This is mainly an Otaku group that was coming together to celebrate their crafts\interests in anime, manga, video games, cosplay, etc. So, we should not have been surprised some came in costume. Sailor Moon, Jasmine, Spiderman and Deadpool. Ming finally calls everyone together to announce the rules to the battle royal of water guns. Many bought, some made. Very impressive. The rules are there are no rules except you cannot shoot the area of the tent and tables where everyone has their electronic equipment including yours. Hmph. Pretty simple enough. What ensued was a battle royal not ever seen before in the history of man and before. The good thing is you didn't have to figure out who is friend or foe. You had no friends and everyone is your foe. Basically, shoot everyone and everything and let the benevolents figure it out. It was so much fun watching Gabriel B. run around in the sun shooting everyone and everyone shooting him. There was no way to keep score. Chaos was at every turn, twist, spin and no one had a dry face nor a dry shirt, or dry clothes. The second event was very interesting to watch too. For those interested, they were broken into 3 groups provided card board boxes and other material. Their mission: build armor and weapons. Once completed, one person from each team donned the armor bearing the weapons into another battle. All combatants were encircled by spectators to keep them in a restricted area. Either 4 or 5 cups were taped on each combatant. The objective: knock off all the cups on an opponent to eliminate. Last armored person standing wins. This was not a pretty or kind battle. Ruthless comes to mind. The attacks were fast. Many of the blows were vicious and hard. In the end, Deadpool took the honors home. It was great fun to cool off while meeting new people, geeking out, in the hot sun at Ala Moana. Can't wait to do it again.

Rotary International District 5000 East Honolulu Club (club 11) meets weekly on Mondays (12:00…read morenoon) at the Waialae Country Club, Each meeting offers a variety of diverse speakers and opportunities to become actively involved in the community. p.s. Lunch at the Waialae Country Club is excellent!

"Elks Care Elks Share"…read more Great opportunity to provide services to the community to those in need. Disabled Veterans, Youth programs, Education. I'm honored to be a part of this organization. Come visit and get to know the ELKS

Finally entered a new chapter in my life, transitioning from a fast paced career to a volunteerism…read moreand involvement in the community. I have selected the Kailua Elks Lodge, as my path to charitable organizations. This is one of those secretive organizations, laced with history and ceremonial practices. It sounds scary and exclusive, but the club has "loosened" it's membership policies to allow a broader range of participants. Enter into the lodge, requires sponsorship from a member in good standing. In my case, meeting a few nice members, who share the same values (patriotism, family, and charity). They have at least 4 social activities per month, including breadfast buffets, super bowl parties, and bingo night. The Elks are known to be involved in community events, and are very strong supports of speech therapy issues in Hawaii. Their generous charitable donations are also well known throughout the country. There are three lodges on Oahu: Pearl City, Kailua, and the Honolulu lodge, which is located in Waikiki (next to the Outrigger club). Kailua Elks members are allowed access to all lodges throughout the country.